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Parliamentary Questions


Question On Notice No. 2992 asked in the Legislative Council on 18 June 2020 by Hon Alison Xamon

Question Directed to the: Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Police
Parliament: 40 Session: 1


Question

I refer to Australia's obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT), and I ask:
(a) will powers to visit and inspect all police lockups be granted to the Inspector of Custodial Services;
(b) if yes to (a):
(i) when; and
(ii) by what mechanism; and
(c) if no to (a), why not?

Answered on 13 August 2020

(a)-(c)     The Hon. Member may wish to redirect this question to the Minister for Corrective Services who is responsible for the administration of the Inspector of Custodial Services Act 2003.